I carry a small frame 9mm - a Taurus PT111 Millenium Pro. The benefit of a smaller firearm is just that - it's smaller.

I realize I'll probably catch the wrath of mountain bikers everywhere, but I really believe there should be no such thing as "multi use trails". I have one more consideration - I hike with my dog and if a bike is going fast, she really gets freaked out by it. Contrary to conventional wisdo...

A while back there were bumper stickers available. I had the black oval one and loved it. I have since sold that car and wish I could get a new sticker.

I live in the Pointe neighborhood and see rabbits all over the neighborhood. Sometimes I see more than a dozen during one short two mile walk! I've never seen them in the preserve, but it just goes to reason. I also see a lot of coyotes and we have two owls that live in the neighborhood. And don't g...

How tragic.

I live immediately west of Squaw Peak and hear and see the helicopters flying around the mountain all the time. Even the most experienced hikers can have accidents and it just goes to show you that these types of things don't discriminate.

I carry when I hike. However I'm more apt to carry more on the in-city hikes, such as South Mountain or Squaw Peak due to the proximity to "civilization". Most parks are starting to warn people about cars getting broken in to and someone who's dumb enough to steal stuff out of a hiker's ca...